- This week, I went back up to Ally Pally for the Masters snooker. I think this is the seventh year in a row (ignoring Covid) we’ve gone. It was probably the closest match I’ve seen: John Higgins beat Judd Trump in an 11th frame decider. The Wizard was visibly delighted with his win and it was comforting to see a professional sportsman older than me win!
- I paused Dry January so I could have a couple of pints at the snooker. Unlike previous years, I wisely avoided filling my bladder after the mid-session interval, so I was able to comfortably sit through seven uninterrupted frames.
- But I’ve not been missing alcohol. I’ve been enjoying Athletic’s Run Wild IPA which is very close to the real thing. I might continue to limit booze to special occasions and see how I get on. It can only be a good thing for my health.
- I’ve signed up for a trial of Fastmail. I’m considering switching my primary email/calendar away from a legacy Google Workspace account so that I can de-Google my services and give my money to a company that values privacy. Fastmail looks very good, I just need to bite the bullet and push the migrate button.
- C has begun indoor cricket sessions in Welwyn. I took him on Sunday. It’s good exercise and he’s loving it. His batting is solid, but he’s still learning not to run wherever the ball goes when fielding.
- These dark drizzly days aren’t doing much for my cheery disposition. Roll on spring and sunshine please.
